As a postnatal doula I'm here for you from as early as when your baby is born and for as long as you feel you need me. My role as a doula is to 'mother the mother' as well as provide support to the whole family. You might decide while you're still pregnant that you'd like my support or you might not get in touch until after your baby is born.

I can help with things like baby care, feeding support, light housework, looking after older children, filling your fridge and freezer with delicious home cooked food and looking after your baby so you can rest or have a shower. Becoming a parent is a life-changing experience that comes with a range of emotions. I'm here to listen to you as you reflect on your birth and make sense of all the advice out there. I can provide the emotional support you need as you find your way as a new parent. I am also available to you by phone and email whenever you need a listening ear.

Check out my services and support packages below. I'm happy to tailor my support so please get in touch and we can come up with a package that's perfect for you.

Postnatal Planning Session

Unsure if you need a postnatal doula but want to prepare for life after birth and ensure you have everything in place to rest, recover and enjoy your new baby? 

During your two hour private session we will look at the key elements of a postnatal plan including self care and recovery, nutrition and what support you might need to develop a postnatal plan that is personal to you.

As part of the planning session you'll also receive a recipe booklet and a booklet filled with all the info we cover during the session.

Postnatal planning sessions can be done in person or virtually.

Investment: £60

Postnatal doula support Packages

  • Package of visits to suit your needs and support you from as soon after your baby is born as you would like to help you recover, rest and settle into life with your new baby

  • Visits are generally about 3 hours in length and dates/times can be confirmed on a week by week basis to allow for flexibility

  • Unlimited text/email/phone support should you have any questions or need any support in between visits

  • Two hour antenatal session to talk your hopes and expectations for the postnatal period and put together your postnatal plan

    Investment: packages starting at £540

Virtual Doula Support Sessions

You might be asking yourself, 'is this normal?' or have questions about feeding your baby, your baby's sleep, adapting to life as a parent, understanding your baby or your postnatal recovery. Maybe you're finding something challenging but not sure what to do or who or what could help. This is where a postnatal support session could help.

During the 30 minute call (phone/Zoom/Facetime) you'll have the chance to ask questions and share whatever is on your mind while I provide you with a listening ear, lots of encouragement, evidence-based information and unbiased support. I will help you find the information and support that you need.

These sessions are offered in partnership with The Village London, a support hub for parents, carers and children in South East London.

More information and details on how to book can be found here: https://www.thevillagelondon.co.uk/postnatal-doula

birth & postnatal doula support

Giving birth and becoming a parent can be the most transformative experience of a persons life. The support they receive during labour and birth can have a massive impact on their postnatal experience and early parenthood. This is why I have teamed up with some amazing birth doulas to offer a shared care package offering both birth and postnatal doula support. They will accompany you through the process of preparing for birth and support you during labour and birth and I will support you in the weeks after birth with postnatal doula support to help you adjust and settle into life with your baby.

Ad-hoc postnatal doula support

I am sometimes available for ad-hoc visits for one off or short term support. Please enquire for availability.

Investment: £30 p/h

I ask for a deposit of half the cost of the package to book and guarantee my availability.

I can also arrange support and services for you such as a lactation consultant, postnatal massage, placenta specialist, nutritional therapy, counselling, homeopathy, naturopathy, baby massage and postnatal yoga or pilates.

I cover a wide area of South East London including Brockley, Crofton Park, Ladywell, Honor Oak, Forest Hill, Lewisham, Blackheath, Greenwich, Eltham, Camberwell, Denmark Hill, Peckham, Nunhead, Dulwich, Tulse Hill, Sydenham, Crystal Palace, Herne Hill, Bellingham, Catford, Hither Green, Deptford, New Cross, Rotherhithe, Bermondsey, Surrey Quays and Southwark, Herne Hill, Sydenham, Streatham.

 

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